Uckfield & Crowborough Firefighters tackle blaze in Heathfield

Firefighters from across East Sussex were called to help extinguish a vehicle ablaze in the early hours of Wednesday (November 15) morning.

Local Fire crews from Uckfield, Crowborough, Pevensey and Barcombe were called to help deal with a fire at a trailer on Station Road in Heathfield at 5.37am on Wednesday 15th November. 

Firefighters were on the scene throughout the morning and the fire was eventually put out by 8am.

In a statement, a spokesperson for East Sussex Fire and Rescue said: “East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called at 5.37am on 15 November 2023 to a trailer fire in Station Road, Heathfield.

“Firefighters from Uckfield, Crowborough, Pevensey and Barcombe had been called to attend.

“Smoke was also affecting the adjacent commercial buildings. Crews used breathing apparatus and two 45mm jets to tackle the fire.